Spring Reusable Wood Trays for Mason Bees - 8mm

Durable, Reusable Nesting Trays for Healthy Mason Bees

Elevate your Mason bee-raising experience with these premium reusable wood trays, designed for durability, sustainability, and easy cocoon harvesting. Crafted from Pacific Northwest alder wood, these trays replicate the bees’ natural nesting environment while offering modern convenience for seasonal reuse.

Each tray is precision-cut and stackable, creating consistent nesting cavities that protect developing bees from pests and moisture. In fall, the trays can be easily opened for cocoon harvesting and inspection, making the cleaning process straightforward and effective.

With their bee-safe construction, natural scent retention, and visual landing cues, these wood trays provide a dependable habitat for your spring Mason bees — season after season.

Key Features and Benefits

• Precision-Crafted from Alder Wood: Made in the USA from sustainably sourced Pacific Northwest alder, providing a natural, breathable nesting material that bees prefer.
• Reusable and Long-Lasting: Engineered for multiple seasons of use, offering a cost-effective and eco-friendly alternative to disposable nesting tubes.
• Easy Cocoon Harvesting: Trays separate easily for quick cocoon access and cleaning, ensuring simple maintenance and healthier bees.
• Bee-Friendly Design: The front of each tray is lightly burned to create visual patterns that help female Mason bees identify their nesting holes while removing splinters that could harm their wings.
• Natural Nesting Scent Retention: Wood’s porous surface absorbs and retains natural bee pheromones, encouraging returning females to nest in the same location year after year.
• Integrated Pest Protection: Side notches align trays to prevent pest entry. Each tray set includes a removable cardboard backing and pest-blocker fabric for added defense against mites and other parasites.
• Insulation and Moisture Control: Wood construction naturally regulates humidity and temperature, keeping cocoons safe from mold and extreme weather.

Specifications

• Material: Pacific Northwest alder wood

• Nesting Hole Diameter: 8mm (ideal for Mason bees)

• Available Tray Sizes:

  • 48-Hole Tray: 3.25" H × 5.5" W × 6" D — Fits Cabin, Chalet, and Townhouse bee houses

  • 96-Hole Tray: 7" H × 5.75" W × 6" D — Fits Tower bee houses

• Included Components: Cardboard backing and pest-blocker fabric

• Made in: USA

• DIY Installation Tip: Ensure your bee house roof extends at least 3" beyond the tray depth for optimal weather protection.

Detailed Description

The Spring Reusable Wood Trays for Mason Bees – 8mm provide a reliable, natural, and sustainable nesting system for cavity-nesting pollinators. Each tray offers precisely drilled 8mm holes, ideal for spring Mason bees, while the stackable design ensures quick assembly and disassembly for cocoon harvesting.

Unlike disposable tubes, these alder trays are durable and reusable, designed to maintain the proper moisture balance and insulation that bees need during development. The lightly burned surface creates distinctive landing patterns, helping females easily locate their nesting cavities.

Included pest-blocking fabric and backing board ensure added protection against predators and parasites, allowing your bees to develop safely until spring emergence.

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We have a 30-day return policy, which means you have 30 days after receiving your item to request a return.

To be eligible for a return, your item must be in the same condition that you received it, unworn or unused, with tags, and in its original packaging. The order will also need to have been placed through our retail store or through www.foxhoundbeecompany.com